Exploration Administrator
The Exploration Administrator is responsible for the administration and supervision of the clerical functions to support the exploration and geology teams.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Weekly and Monthly Geology and Drilling accounts management.
- Review and payment of the Exploration Invoices via the Pronto accounts program.
- Assist technical and commercial teams in identify and investigating variance to budget and forecast.
- Contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist procurement activities and maintain healthy supplier relationships.
- Collaborate with other administrators to facilitate departmental travel and accommodation requirements.
- Timely and accurate entry of daily drilling data.
- Ordering and despatch of geology and sampling related supplies.
- Archive Daily accounting.
- Record keeping and Reporting.
- Word and Spreadsheet Processing.
- INX & Drill Hub data entry.
- Geology training administration.
- Field equipment supply and administration.
- Facilitate Exploration support meetings.
- Maintain department inspection register.
- Attend pre shift and safety meetings.
Reporting
- Monthly accrual report.
- Meeting minutes.
- Support cost estimation for budget and forecasting.
People relationships
- Teamwork - Build excellent working relationships, contribute to and be committed to the team purpose and objectives.
- Challenge attitudes and behaviours to promote wider thinking.
- Engage departments proactively to identify priorities and problem-solve to find solutions.
- Share wisdom, knowledge and experience of both management and individuals within the company with team members to encourage innovation and different views of various unit operations within the mine site.
- Build and maintain effective relationships both at the mine site and broader OceanaGold.
- Share information, knowledge and resources with co-workers.
- Proactively seek feedback from co-workers and provide feedback in a constructive and considerate manner.
- Take team goals as priority and cooperate with others to get task or work completed.
- Promote Teamwork spirit and arise together to face challenges.
- Demonstrate Integrity and responsibility through honest, Respectful and transparent communication.
- Handling enquires in a positive and helpful manner.
Qualifications
- Secondary schooling.
- Pronto or accounting software.
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
Experience
- Strong PC skills and computer literacy, particularly in accounting programs, Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with Access or other database software and systems will be viewed favourably.
- Ability to work in a team with peers.
- Willingness to adapt to evolving work programs.
- Attention to detail with accurate and efficient data entry.
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
- 9-Day fortnight roster (enjoy a long weekend every other week)
- Hours of work 7:00am to 4:30pm
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Free Gym Membership te
- BP Fuel card discount
- Career Development Opportunities
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com
**Applications close 13 March 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED